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Identification of bats in hibernation

Bat ID can be tricky – even more so if the bat is hiberbating!

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Jersey Bat Group

1 day ago

If a bat enters your home during hot weather, for example during the heatwave we are experiencing in Jersey, the best course of action is to open windows and doors, turn off lights, and allow the bat to exit on its own. If the bat is injured or unable to leave, or is seen during the day, contact the Jersey Bat Group (please see pinned post). Do not attempt to handle the bat directly with your bare hands. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

🌙🦇 That's a wrap for the Great Garden Bat Watch 2025! 🦇🌙A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to record and celebrate our local bats. Whether you spotted them swooping overhead or heard them through your detectors, every record helps build a better picture of our island’s bat populations.Here are two of our wonderful committee members getting involved — braving the dusk chill with an Anabat detector and enjoying a coastal garden evening with a bat monitoring app!Your enthusiasm and support make events like this possible. Keep your eyes (and ears) open — bats are active all summer long. 🦇✨See you next year!#GGBWJersey, #JerseyWildlife, #greatgardenbatwatch2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

DON'T FORGET THE GREAT GARDEN BAT WATCH!The last 2 nights have been abysmal weather wise, but tonight looks promising. The bats will have been holed up in their roosts during the past 2 nights so will likely make an appearance tonight.Go outside into your garden, balcony, local park, beach around 21:00 and look up for bats. Note the time you see your first bat and the direction from which it flew. Make your report on the Jersey Biodiversity Centre and include your location, name and date. If you are unable to make tonight the survey can be done at any time during the summer.jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

Here is a video of Hannah interviewing Dr Amy Hall, a previous chairman of the Jersey Bat Group & currently leading island bat ecologist. Don't forget - the Great Garden Bat Watch starts from today Friday 06 June to Sunday 08 June. Sunday looks the best day from weather point of view, but the survey can be done at any time this summer! ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

📅 𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!🎉 Tomorrow's the day!From Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June, head outside at dusk and join us for the Great Garden Bat Watch 2025.🦇 Final reminder:✔️ Print your bingo card✔️ Bring snacks for a bat picnic✔️ Dress up or decorate your garden✔️ Invite friends✔️ Log your sightings✔️ Check for nearby lights✔️ Tag your fun with #GGBWJersey🔗 Submit your bat sightings here: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch💡 The Jersey Bat Group is grateful for your support — let’s make this our biggest, most bat-tastic year yet!#GGBWJersey #BatWatchStartsTomorrow #BatCelebration #GreatGardenBatWatch2025 #JerseyWildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

2 weeks ago

📅 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬🏡 Did you know?Some bats roost in buildings — under tiles, in lofts, and behind wooden panels. You might be sharing your home with a tiny neighbour and never know!🕵️‍♀️ This weekend, become a bat detective:Look for bats near trees, water, or open skies.🌃 Log whether your area has lights nearby — your observations on light pollution are really valuable.📸 Take a selfie with your batwatch spot and tag #ggbwjersey🔗 Record here: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch💡 The Jersey Bat Group is passionate about educating people of all ages about the lives of bats — from school visits to community events, we love sharing the wonder of our night-time wildlife!#ggbwjersey #batsandpeople #citizenscienceci #jerseywildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 weeks ago

📅 3 DAYS TO GO: Tiny But Mighty🦇 Did you know?Jersey’s smallest bat, the common pipistrelle, weighs just 5 grams — like a 20p coin! But it can fly for miles each night.👨‍👩‍👧 Invite your family or neighbours to join the Bat Watch this weekend — the more eyes on the sky, the better!🎯 Use our Bingo Cards to turn the night into a friendly competition of who can spot the most first, BINGO!📸 Group selfies welcome! Use #GGBWJersey🔗 Log what you see here: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch💡 Every community sighting helps us better protect bats across Jersey. Thanks for being part of the watch!#TinyBatBigAdventure #BatSpotting #BatWatchJersey #GGBWJersey #JerseyWildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 weeks ago

📅 4 DAYS TO GO: Echolocation Experts📡 Bat Fact:Bats emit high-frequency calls that bounce off objects — this “echolocation” lets them navigate and hunt in total darkness. Every bat species has its own call!🦇 Get Involved:Print a bat detector sound sheet and compare what you might hear with our island species.🔦 Bring a torch (but keep it low and red-filtered if possible!) to protect bat-friendly spaces.📸 Snap a selfie with your gear and #GGBWJersey🔗 Don’t forget to log your sightings: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch💡 The Jersey Bat Group also uses acoustic recorders to track species all year — your sightings help guide our surveys.#GGBWJersey #BatsAndSounds #BatEcholocation #NightTimeNature #JerseyWildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 weeks ago

📅 𝟓 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬😴 Did you know?Some bats sleep for up to 18 hours a day, hanging upside-down to conserve energy for night-time hunting.🦇 Tonight’s tip:Plan your sunset picnic! Grab a blanket, some snacks, your bingo card, and enjoy nature as the sun goes down.🎭 Don’t forget your bat wings or printable cut-outs — let’s make this a celebration of night-time nature.📸 Dress up and tag your pics with #GGBWJersey🔗 Submit sightings here: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch💡 Our volunteers at the Jersey Bat Group monitor, protect, and advocate for bat habitats across the island.#BatWatch2025 #SunsetPicnic #DressLikeABat #GGBWJersey #JerseyWildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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Jersey Bat Group

3 weeks ago

📅 𝟔 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬🦟 Bat Fact:A pipistrelle can eat over 3,000 insects in one night — bats are nature’s pest control squad!🦇 This weekend, be a citizen scientist:Record your sightings + check for light pollution in your area — streetlamps nearby? Garden lights on? Let us know when you submit your record!🎲 Bonus activity:Download our Bat Watch Bingo Card and see how many batty clues you can tick off!📸 Show us your bingo wins and evening set-up with #GGBWJersey🔗 Submit your data: jerseybiodiversitycentre.org.je/records/Great-Garden-Bat-Watch#BatBingo #GGBWJersey #BatsNotBugs #GreatGardenBatWatch2025 #JerseyWildlife ... See MoreSee Less

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